What a drip-off! A Frontier Airlines passenger was horrified to discover her under-the-seat carry-on bag was soaked with urine following a recent flight — and shocked when airline staffers waved off her complaints. The soggy saga unfolded on a Seattle-Dallas sojourn in early June — and went public after a family member shared the trickle-down theory in … Read more
A flight passenger shared frustrations about a surprising issue involving a checked bag — garnering plenty of comments from other users. Posting in the “r/delta” Reddit forum with the title, “My checked bag was rejected for being underweight,” the user wrote that large souvenirs from a trip would not fit in any of the person’s existing bags. So “I stuffed … Read more
A flight passenger who boarded a late-night flight out of Atlanta, Georgia, shared frustrations about the baggage-related actions of some fellow flyers. Posting in the “r/delta” Reddit forum with the title, “Another rant about carry-ons and personal items,” the user wrote to others, “Seriously, why have a ‘rule’ about one carry-on and one personal item when it’s … Read more
Customer disservice just won’t fly with this outraged airman. On a wing and a prayer, a United Airlines pilot did his best to appease peeved passengers who were forced to take a four-hour flight sans drinks or snacks. “We have not done you right,” confessed the captain in a viral vid, shared by content creator, Nancy Kaatz. … Read more
Summer travel is in full swing after a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend. A massive 45.1 million Americans were predicted to travel at least 50 miles from their homes, with 3.61 million Americans flying to their destination. For those flyers who tend to bring a lot of baggage with them, a viral travel hack involving pillowcases is now apparently … Read more
Frequent flyers aren’t the only ones who’ve had it with crappy airport facilities. An aviation whistleblower has flagged the revolting conditions at American Airlines’ crew lounges at airports, citing broken furniture, decrepit lavatories and even bed bugs. The watchdog, who goes by @JonNYC, aired these crewmember grievances in a series of viral X posts. These … Read more
As if harried travelers didn’t have enough on their plates. “Shrinkflation” has apparently taken to the skies: American Airlines is being accused of only offering puny plates at its frequent-flyer lounges, presumably to cut back on culinary expenses. “They want to make sure that customers eat less, or at least take less, in order to … Read more
They reached their tipping point. A recent flyer was appalled when they were asked to tip at the exclusive Delta One Lounge at the LAX airport — which has caused quite a discussion on Reddit. In the r/delta subreddit, a traveler shared their experience asking other Delta Club elitists if what they encountered was normal … Read more
EasyJet has unveiled a snail and garlic-infused ice cream – but would you be brave enough to try it? The escargot-inspired creation even comes with crunchy pieces of sugar to mimic a shell, taking its cues from Parisian bistros. It’s one of five bold flavours dreamed up to celebrate the airline and easyJet holidays’ new … Read more
It’s the mother of all tripping tricks. Flying with a belly full of baby is no joke — but traveling with a faux gut made out of a makeup bag? That’s a real gag. That’s how genius globetrotter Grace Hale avoided paying extra luggage upcharges on a recent Ryanair flight from England to Scotland. She tucked her … Read more
It was a prank that was pulled off in plane sight. An Irish restaurant mocked Michael O’Leary — the CEO of budget airline Ryanair — by adding additional charges to his food bill, mimicking the extra fees his carrier often piled onto customers. Luvida, a restaurant in Navan, Ireland, shared in a Facebook post on … Read more
A social media post has sparked a heated debate over airplane etiquette after a passenger called out fellow flyers for seat swapping, telling them to put their money where their mouths are. In the “r/delta” forum on Reddit, the user captioned the post, “Stop being entitled and sit in the seat you purchased.” “I’m so sick of … Read more
One major US airline’s flight attendants have the opportunity to fly high. Attendants at rival airlines have discovered that their counterparts at United Airlines — as well as Air Canada — are occasionally permitted to drink on the job, according to Paddle Your Own Kanoo. The Chicago-based carrier is now the only major airline in … Read more
Air France on Tuesday unveiled a new first-class suite as it expands efforts to lure wealthy travelers from business jets and lend a “French touch” to the tussle for premium revenue. The CEO of parent Air France-KLM, Ben Smith, told Reuters the unspecified investment aimed to place Air France at the top of the European league … Read more
Crappy landings. Air India has implored passengers to use the lavatories for their intended purpose after passengers clogged airplane toilets with clothing, diverting an international flight. The airlines wished to “urge passengers to use lavatories only for purposes they are meant for,” Air India reps told the Times Of India in a statement. They issued … Read more
The Brazilian woman who went viral after refusing to give up her pre-selected window seat to a crying child says she has officially filed charges against the airline and the passenger who filmed her. Jeniffer Castro, 29, a bank employee from Belo Horizonte found herself at the center of an internet firestorm after the incident … Read more
An airport worker who was brutally assaulted by a man banned from boarding his flight to Bali will receive thousands of dollars in compensation from her attacker. The woman was working at Perth Airport when a traveler became aggressive waiting to check in for a flight on Feb. 25. The Indian man, 43, was told … Read more
This plane passenger pissed off a lot of people. United Airlines has banned a man from flying on their aircraft for allegedly urinating on another passenger. Jerome Gutierrez was traveling in business class on UA Flight 189 from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Manila, Philippines, on Dec. 27 when a man got up from … Read more
Flight passengers are battling over baggage, with flyers taking to social media to discuss where to stow carry-on bags and the policies behind it. One traveler shared a recent experience on Reddit in the “r/unitedairlines” forum with the title, “Overhead bin “ownership”, and smaller carryon items.” The user claimed they had a recent travel experience … Read more
Is that bump up to business class worth the money? A recent study by Dailybase revealed the best airlines for flight upgrades that don’t disappoint. Researchers evaluated 49 different international airlines, including Virgin Atlantic, Delta Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Iberia Airlines has the best upgrades compared to 49 airlines. hectorchristiaen – stock.adobe.com The study compared … Read more